Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Sep 27 – Oct 3)

Looking for upcoming family events in Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, and West LA? Explore our weekly guide to kid-friendly things to do - top events, hidden gems, and helpful tips for parents. Updated every week!

Fall in Venice Beach: The Local Magic You Can’t Find Anywhere Else

No leaves to rake, no frost on the grass - just sunsets, spiders, and sand sledding.

Local Intel: What’s Happening This Week in Venice

September 21 - September 27

Venice Community Spotlight: Kailani (Sister Herb)

Lighting the way through ritual, healing, and heart-centered community support.

Local Intel: What’s Happening This Week in Venice

September 13 - September 21

Local Intel: What’s Happening This Week in Venice

September 6 - September 12

Why Every Venice Parent Should Know About Oakwood Rec Center: Class Guide & Pro Parent Tips Post

Fall 2025 Tennis Classes at Penmar Now Open!

Local Intel: What’s Happening This Week in Venice

August 15 - 24

Westside Public Middle Schools: What You Really Need to Know

We toured so you don’t have to (but yeah...you’ll still have to).

Local Intel: What’s Happening This Week in Venice

Plus, Westside school start dates

New Parent? This Beloved Venice Preschool Has Something Just for You

Planning After School? Penmar’s Programs Are Open!

Why You Might Need a Pelvic Floor Specialist (Even If You’ve Never Heard of One)

For when your body says “surprise!”

Local Intel: What’s Happening This Week in Venice

Too tired to make plans? We made them for you.

Schoology 101: Surviving the Portal of Doom

aka: Why is it so hard to find one missing assignment?

Executive Functioning & the Middle School Jump

Spoiler alert: color-coded planners don’t solve everything

Local Bakeries for a Birthday-Worthy Chocolate Cake

Why pay $17 for one slice at Erewhon when you can get a whole cake AND candles?

Local Intel: What’s Happening This Week in Venice

Too tired to make plans? We made them for you.

No Arts Funding? Venice Arts Has Entered the Chat

Spoiler: YouTube Shorts Don’t Count as Arts Education

What’s New at the Venice Library? A Magical Remodel & Summer Lineup for Kids

Our local library glow-up is real 💅

🎉 Local Party & Event Vendors in Venice, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

Because you could DIY... but why suffer?

Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

So many great options, you’ll wish you had more kids just to try them all.

Whose Land Are We On?

Venice, Before the Canals

Prenatal Yoga & Pilates in Venice

Because your core isn’t the only thing that could use a little support right now.